Mumbai, Dec. 8 -- The flat movement has returned to the Indian stock markets after a positive rally witnessed last weekend, with domestic indices opening slightly lower on Monday.

The investors adopted a cautious approach ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting scheduled on December 9-10.

Market participants remain watchful over global monetary cues, tariff clarity, and geopolitical developments that could shape investor sentiment in the remaining weeks of the year.

The NIFTY 50 index opened at 26,159.80, registering a decline of -26.65 points or (-0.10 per cent), while the BSE Sensex began the session at 85,624.84, down by -87.53 points or -0.10 per cent.

Experts noted that India's domestic fundamentals remain strong and the recent R...